ASVAB: Mechanical Comprehension Questions and Answers With Complete Solutions
The wheel of a car has a diameter of 16 inches and moves a smaller wheel of 4 inches. What is
the mechanical advantage gained by the system?
a.)1:4
b.)4:1
c.)1:2
d.)2:1 - ✔✔b.)4:1
A lever
a.)Reduces resistance
b.)Multiplies force and changes direction
c.)Transmits power from one object to another
d.)Cannot move in the reverse direction - ✔✔b.)Multiplies force and changes direction
Tension can best be called
a.)A weight
b.)A force
c.)A movement
d.)A direction - ✔✔b.)A force
Which of the following wedges generates the greatest amount of force.
a.)11" long and 4" high
b.)9" long and 4" high
c.)7" long and 4" high
d.)5" long and 4" high - ✔✔a.)11" long and 4" high